A Complete Rescue - Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration
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- Опубліковано 25 лис 2021
- Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine completes a painstaking restoration of this handsome antique table. Tom has been restoring furniture professionally since 1979. Visit our website at www.thomasjohnsonrestoration.com, or write us at thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com. And for those on the west coast looking for custom framing, be sure to check out Tom's daughter's shop, www.emcollier.com (@emcollierframes on Instagram).
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Raise your hand if you spent more time watching Tom repair and refinish this table than you did Black Friday shopping.
Thanks! I found the best way to save money on Black Friday is too not buy anything!
You’re like if Bob Ross and Mr. Rogers were combined and had an affinity for restoring antique furniture. You’re so calming and soothing to watch, and I always love seeing the outcome of your loving restoration projects! Another masterful restoration Sir, great job!
Thank you! I like that!
Two years later and I’ve gone back to watch this again. I’m working on an old oak table. Hope I can do you proud. Thanks for the education.❤
You're welcome! Good luck with it! Don't overthink it!
It is so useful when you show the minor mistakes, as when the chip came up from the small patch. I said, "Uh oh" and then you mentioned it. Then I notice the subtle shifts in the way you use the chisel to make sure it doesn't happen again. I love these videos.
Thanks! Yes, we decided sometime ago, due to popular demand, that we would show mistakes as well as the good part!
You are a master of disguise when it comes to your patch repairs.Your attention to detail is what puts your work on another level.
Thank you! That's nice
Exacly that's it
Hi, the amount of work you have put into this table is amazing, to describe yourself as a furniture restorer just does not cover it, and I would describe you as a high-end artist working to exceptional quality.
Thank you! That's really nice
That's it
My grandfather was a very handy man. He must have replaced the casters on his oak table because we moved that thing constantly when we visited just before meals and we never had a problem with the wooden floor or the carpets.
That is one gorgeous table! You brought it back and then some!
Thanks! When the casters work freely they're good. But once they start coming loose and out of alignment they can do some damage
You remind me of my grandfather. He made furniture as a hobby, and was quite skilled and meticulous as well, only he hardly ever said a word! I appreciate your patient teaching. What a great skill.
Thanks! What great memories! Do you mean he didn't talk while he was working? Or not at all?
A full restoration feature film from Tom Johnson, what a great Friday!
Thanks!
Thank you for re releasing this as a longer video. Cheers!
You're welcome!
"When I need a brake from sanding - I do more sanding"! You are absolutely amazing. Really good craftsmanship sir!
Thank you!
Me: I’m not watching a (nearly) two-hour video!
Also me: *two hours later*. Yeah, I couldn’t stop watching! Everything Tom does is so perfect!
Thank you! That's funny
I’m convinced you’re the best UA-camr on UA-cam! Such skill!!! Also, I feel like this video deserves a “customer reaction” for all the amazing work you put into it!
Thank you! That's really nice! I appreciate it
The craftsmanship and professionalism on display here are superb as always, but I'd also like to compliment the excellent videography and editing. All those tidy, well-lit close-ups cannot have been trivial to capture. The flow of the video through the course of work is great and really emphasizes its educational, as well as entertainment value. Thanks!
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You're welcome! I have a great editor and we work hard at the production
@@johnsonrestoration I have a question. Why did you get rid of the castors weren't they original?
@@johnsonrestoration ppppppppp
Looks like the patch to be at least twice as long
The care needed to restore this table to its glory days is really impressive. Two thumbs up!
Thanks!
"chatoyance" ... there's a new word for me.
Stunning rescue of this table!
Your attention to detail and the depth of your knowledge is impressive.
Whoever owns this table now has a record of the extreme care and workmanship it took to bring it back to life.
Great job!
"Chatoyance" was a new word for me too!
LaTonya, Beyonce and Chatoyance
Yes! Thanks! I love to use that word and show off every chance I get!
It's quite an interesting word! Thanks!
That is good! And it's meaningful too. Someone must have named their baby that by now
Thomas, that was superb. I am one of those people that loves the long format when it’s packed with content - which your video was. I learned a lot. I remain in awe of your patience, attention to detail and skill. Thank you.
You're welcome! I appreciate it!
Wow, how can anyone give a thumbs down? Mr. Johnson's knowledge, skill, and attention to detail is extraordinary! Plus, he is so accomodating in teaching and explaining his techniques. I am not a restorer at all and I might be one of the viewers he referred to that would watch a three hour sanding session. LOL Great channel.
The world is full of idiots and morons, and they have even found their way onto the internet, altho I would like to hear them try to explain their reasons from way up on their pedestals? His work is above issue.
@@bobfortner6940 There aren't any thumbs down votes so far. 1.5K thumbs up, but no down.
@@wesleywilson3618 there were two when I posted my comment
Probably because it's an amalgamation of two videos he posted not 6 months ago, so most of us have already seen it.
Some automated bots give random thumbs down to fool UA-cam into thinking they are real. The best of videos and channels will get them. Ignore it. Or, comment to increase exposure of this channel to others. Win for Tom and family.
Years ago, my aunt discovered a busted up Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet laying on the curb in Columbus Indiana, awaiting the trash pickup. She gathered up the pieces and had it restored. When she passed away, my sister purchased it at auction and I delivered it to her home in Greenville South Carolina.
That's great! Thanks!
Even a highly edited video was almost an hour and a half. Imagine how much labor it took to save that treasure in real time. Amazing work.
Yes! Plus he’s doing a separate detail video on the making of the feet! Wow.
Thanks! About 100 hours! And yes, the feet: ua-cam.com/video/5g-rnLqVkJc/v-deo.html
Thanks! Yes I did! ua-cam.com/video/5g-rnLqVkJc/v-deo.html
The thoroughness with which you approach this and every project is truly incredible, Tom. While it is tempting to take shortcuts, you never do, which speaks to your integrity and respect for the craft.
Bravo, my friend!
Thank you!
I live seeing these old tables being restored they are so well built compared to what's available now. The care you put into them is magnificent.
Thank you!
It's always pleasure to watch a consummate professional at work saving another treasure, thank you Thomas.
You're welcome!
@@johnsonrestoration Thank you for taking the time to read and answer the comments, have a merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family.
Brilliant as always. I'm probably the one who would watch sanding for hours. Your attention to detail and your methodic way to guide us through the restoration makes it a pleasure to watch. There is always something new to learn like the running of the grain in that patch. Thank you for letting us take part in your work.
You're welcome!
You wouldn’t be alone.
WOW ! When I saw your video was 1.3/4 hours, I thought I'll watch it in 2 halves. WRONG ! Another Masterclass from you and what a result ! BRILLIANT. Those feet look like they have been on there over 100 years. Your skill and patience is just mesmerizing and a total joy to watch, and the way you explain everything is fantastic too. Your customers must be stunned when they get their furniture back. Thank you so much for showing us your skill on here :-)
You're welcome! I appreciate it!
@@johnsonrestoration I cant understand how you made those legs ends exactly the same. ))) Did you use some stencil?
One of your best yet, Tom. I particularly appreciate when you take the time to explain what you're doing and _why_ you're doing it the way you are; i.e., the thought process behind the choices you make in tools, techniques, materials, etc.
Thanks! Most people complain that I don't explain enough - but I try to keep it to a minimum
Thomas johnson clambing as art
Thanks! "The Art of Clamping" could be a good "coffee table" book!
This table will now last at least another 100 years and we can hope that it’s passed down to other folks who will cherish it.
Yes! Thanks!
One hour and forty-three minutes of pure joy!! The table, the legs, the new parts you made, every little thing and detail is just amazing! I learned a lot from this masterclass - thank you for sharing it! Take care!
Thanks! I made a video on the feet: ua-cam.com/video/5g-rnLqVkJc/v-deo.html
The leg extentions look like they were always there.
Another great repair.
Thank you!
Furniture makers of the era of that table understood the visual importance of grounding a large piece of furniture. You ground things by making them visually 'of the earth', which is what making the legs of this piece darker is all about. Current furniture manufacturers don't understand this principle and so a lot of furniture appears to float - which is fine but does speak to the general energy today. Beautiful work, BTW. Always enjoy your shows.
Thanks! Yes, that's very interesting. I hadn't thought of it that way
"So, when I need a break from sanding, I do more sanding." That was a great chuckle. Thank you for sharing your process and insights and results.
You are very welcome!
That was epic. The table is a masterpiece to your years of woodworking, Tom. Amazing Victorian furniture is being thrown to the side everyday because it’s so labor intensive and difficult to bring back to original. Thomas Johnson does it effortlessly. Been around an old table a few times. Still has his brain intact from paint fumes. What a guy!🤩
Thanks! My wife might take issue with the "brain intact" comment!
I wasn't sure if I'd seen this one before until you made the comment about "I'm sure if I made a 3 hour sanding video, some of you would watch it, but I'm not doing that!", then I knew I'd seen it before. But of course I still watched the whole thing, because your videos are just so calming! Plus I noticed some things I missed before. As always Tom, fantastic work!
So, was this posted before? Not sure why it was reposted as new? Not that I'm complaining though, it was an excellent episode, just curious...
Thanks! It is good seeing it all at one time.
Thanks! It was a 3 part series, now 1. It's amazing how many people have not seen all 3 parts
man, you rock!!
looking forward for the video on the design for the leg extensions
Thanks! I did publish that: ua-cam.com/video/5g-rnLqVkJc/v-deo.html
Great work. I've gone back and watched all your videos since I discovered you a few months ago. You have such patience and attention to detail. Thanks for sharing your work on youtube.
You're welcome!
Thomas: I see you use tomato cans for storing all the bits that you remove during disassembly. I have six cans that I use for that purpose. They are from infant formula that was fed to my son. He is now 32 years old; but when i get out the can that i need he is my little guy again.
That's really nice. It's funny the objects that can bring back memories
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Pineapple cans for me, nuts & bolts, oils, stains.
@@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531 😃👍
Wonderful memorabilia😊
I love watching this channel. It’s therapeutic. So relaxing to watch. To hear the sounds. His calming voice in explaining his processes. I enjoy watching an artisan skilled in his craft. My own thought process has expanded to look at solutions to little projects, unrelated to woodworking, in a different, better way. Thank you, Thomas!
You're welcome! Yes, all the basic problem solving procedures apply to everything!
It is therapeutic! Sometimes I put John's channel on for background noise... then I hear him say something... run back to the TV...
Just another UA-cam hero of mine. Great vid-simple, straightforward, honest which are all rare traits these days.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
A video from Tom Johnson turns this black Friday into a good Friday! I loved what you did with this table and remember how long it took. It would be cool on these complete videos to see how much time each action took to perform, such as heating and removing the leaf slide blocks, the oxalic acid, sanding, etc. Your editor may despise me for suggesting that, but you always make it seem so quick and easy with the editing and your calm skills, when I think you spent months on this table. Awesome content, as always, Tom!
Thanks! I could possibly work that in. I put about 100 hours into this job
@@johnsonrestoration I would have like to have seen the leaves placed back to show their restoration.
"I think it looks pretty good...." Heh heh heh!!! I'll go ahead and give you your Master's Degree in Understatement right now..... That is amazing. Tabletop, amazing. The feet, the design, the color match... Amazing. Unbelievable...
A straight line sander, pneumatic.... Heh heh heh! I'm a sick tool junkie, but I swear I've never even seen one of those. You never fail to amaze, with tools I've never seen....
Great job Sir.
Thanks! Yes, pneumatic tools are the best, you do need a big compressor though
You are a master of understatements. "I think it looks pretty good" :) It looks great. I am sure the owners are thrilled about this.
Thank you very much! They are!
Nice to the managing director riding shotgun. Happy Thanksgiving Tom.
Thanks! You too!
Pure artistry. Thank you, sir for sharing your talent, skill, and restoration experience.
You're welcome! I appreciate it!
Wow, a lot covered in this video Tom. I like your approach to centering the new feet. I have an upcoming project that’s similar so I may try that. I also haven’t tried adding sawdust to epoxy as I usually rely on colloidal silica for thickening it. I’ll have to experiment with some leftover epoxy. Thanks as always for sharing your talent and experience. Happy Thanksgiving Tom! Scott
Thanks Scott! Still watching your last video (it's been busy), it's really good. I just this morning discovered that your notifications have been going to my wife's email all this time! I have no idea how that is
You are a master at your craft. I'm always blown away at your talent, your skills, your amazing eye. So, so good! Anyone who works with or learns from you is very very fortunate.
Thank you for sharing your work with such quality videos.
You’re welcome! You are very nice
That looks beautiful. I like the way you explain each process and why it's done a certain way, like sanding initially at 45 degrees. It makes perfect sense. A pleasure to watch.
Thank you very much!
Holy Smoke! What patience and attention to detail and a gorgeous table! The wood pattern on the top is beautiful. The leg additions flawless. It was winter when you started and well into spring when you finished so this was a serious process and so much editing. This lovely piece is well worth the investment for you and the owner-a triumph. My favorite part: the look on Ella's face when she had to be tied away for chemical removal; she wants to help. Adorable. :-)
Thanks! It was a long slog!
I noticed you omitted your usual hours/tools synopsis - too many to count!?! @@johnsonrestoration
You often mention your brother Greg giving you ideas. It would be really cool to see you guys work together on a project 👍🏼
Thanks! We're working on that!
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Absolute masterclass of patience and incredible skill/attention to detail. What a joy to watch.
Thank you!
There are so many different skills that are needed to repair this one table, and you are a master of all of them. I measure all other restorers I watch by what I’ve seen you do. They either come up to Toms standards, or they aren’t quite good enough.🐝🤗❤️
Thank you! That's nice!
@@johnsonrestoration You’re welcome🤗🐝❤️
A masterclass by a master craftsman. Love it, love it. Regards from Ireland.
Dave
Thank you!
One of your very best, Tom. I watched it at one evening sitting some 17,000 km from Gorham and it never lost its interest, teaching moments and expectancy of a great result.
I would think the client was thrilled with your work. Best wishes.
Tom didn't show all the leafs installed--that's where the color shows! (Thank goodness for table cloths!) lol
@@thomasewing2656 Why the two exclamation marks and a nonsense "lol"?
Thank you!
Thanks! I couldn't put the leaves in - my shop is too small!
I had to laugh when watching this episode when you made the comment that if you taped 3 hours of you sanding there would be some who would watch. You are right. I would be one of those people. I watch hours of your program because I find it one of the most interesting and entertaining things on television. I’m absolutely fascinated ❤by your knowledge and skill at furniture restoration. Thank you so much for sharing with the rest of us.
You're very welcome! One of these days I'll make that sanding video!
Just simply beautiful! I've learned a lot, Thankyou.
You are so welcome!
I always enjoy watching your videos, but, I have noticed a subtle change in this past 6 months or so. We are seeing more of your sense of humour and I am delighted! Thank you for being more you. It still cracks me up when you say " I think it looks pretty good" after I sat here and watched an artist at work for 1:43:39, which is an infinitesimal amount of the actual time and saw this poor thing turned back into the masterpiece it was originally. Yep, pretty good is the understatement of the century.
Thanks! Yes, it has to be spontaneous, so you never know! Most of the time, I just don't feel like talking, but then something pops out!
Agreed!
Wow. I don't want to BEGIN to think of how much this cost. Seriously fantastic job!
Edit: Especially the leg add-ons. You'd need to be an expert with a magnifying glass to detect those.
Thank you! Yes, I'm proud of those new feet!
Another beauty. Excellent in all aspects. Any person who assists his buddy (Ella) to get into a vehicle has a good heart. I loved this video and sent a link to my buddy in India who does not speak English but still likes to see good workmanship in action.
Thanks! That's great! I don't talk much, so language should not be a problem!
My cousin was a French polisher and restorer I’m loving every minute of watching you work with the ward I love your channel Wendy xx uk 🇬🇧 😘
Thanks! I wish I could French Polish!
Happy thanks giving Thomas, I think this is a repeat of an older video posted 5 months ago? Nevertheless it is always pleasure to watch your videos, even when it takes longer for a new post I do choose to watch again some of your videos. God bless you
Thank you! Yes, it was a 3 part series, now 1
Well I think it looks pretty excellent Tom! Great to see these solid wood tables being preserved. So many went by way of the recycling centres in this country (England) over the past couple of decades, all to be turned into chipboard. What a waste of good oak. The cost here of buying oak to make new items would be astronomical for large pieces like this. I do hope the owner appreciates your hard work.
Thanks! All true! And they did!
This craftsman knows all the tricks! I’m gaining a respect for finishing (a skill I’ve never enjoyed) but realize how essential that final step is in bringing out the beauty of any piece.
Thank you!
How can 19 people give this video a thumbs down. Obviously don't know a craftsman and the amount of work that goes in to a restoration.
Thank you! It's been explained to me that these are bots
WOW Fall colors are so beautiful! I would love to have a real autumn here with turning leaves….but we don’t. When you were wiping off the stain on the tabletop after doing the leaves, the beautiful grain came out and just blew my mind. That looks amazing.
We had a furniture factory here in my home town called Amyx furniture. Made solid oak tabled and chairs for years. Some day, I figure you will find some on your benches.
Thanks! Yes, I love that part too!
Thanks! I'll look for that
Was this a repeat of a previous repair, or are my meds staring to wear off? GREAT JOB!! and thank you for the help you gave on replacing a drawer pull.
Thanks! Well, I won't comment about your meds, but this was a 3 part series, now 1
I love your videos because: # it’s real time, not fast forward, # you speak to the camera so I feel like I’m there learning as an apprentice, # you show closeups and explain clearly, # there’s no music, it’s unnecessary, # you’re very normal in front of the camera, # you show your mistakes and how you fixed them. You must have cameras set up all around...I really don’t know how you make these videos look so easy. Also I like the rituals...coffee in hand, old dog, chooks. Very lovely to watch. Thank you. Much appreciated.
You're welcome! I appreciate it! I just use one camera
What a wonderful way to learn from the Master himself. And those feet! Perfect! When I was in school, only the boys got to have wood shop and metal shop while the girls got cooking and sewing. I want to learn how to turn table legs like that and make drawers that will last for centuries, too! There is something rather zen about watching you sand wood to that silky smoothness. Yes, there are those of us who COULD watch a 2 hour sanding session, no problem! Eagerly awaiting the next master class. Thank you, Tom, so much for posting these videos!
You're welcome! I know that's changed now, my daughter took shop and "tech ed". A proud moment for all when she was chosen, due to her experience, supervising the other kids on the bandsaw! And I'm jealous of my wife's sewing abilities!
Mestre TJ, essa restauração se transformou numa obra de arte. A recomposição dos pés do móvel foi um feito notável ! Parabéns !!!
Obrigado! Fiz um vídeo detalhado da confecção dos pés: ua-cam.com/video/5g-rnLqVkJc/v-deo.html
Wow, this was one hour and over fourty minutes pure joy and admiration. I enjoyed every second of it and gained a lot of knowledge on how to treat wood. Thank you very much for this Thomas, this was a fantastic video. BTW, I heard somebody sanding in the background while you was busy with the pins (around 1:10 or so). Do you have assistance or even apprentices?.Lucky person's that have the honor working with you. Stay safe ,, you and the family Thomas, look forward to the next lessons. Regards from freaking cold Germany, Robert.
Thank you for watching! I don't have anyone working for me now. That was my wife, working on her own project
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Hey Tom, I never mentioned this to you but, my grandfather was a carpenter. He had a blue windowless panel truck that I loved to sit in, even when it was parked. He thought a girl shouldn't be so interested in the nails, screws, bolts, bits of wood and veneer, and electrical things. But I loved it. The scent of these things will forever remind me of my grandfather's hands. He worked hard raising six girls and he shared these things at the Baptist church he was the minister for. Grandpa Phipps could keep an entire congregation awake because he spoke softly in that unairconditioned hall. His voice lulled people to comfort but his words were so powerful they stayed awake to hear the stories he told. Grandpa found God in wood but he knew who to talk wood to and who to talk about God to.
Anyway, I thought you would like the story...perhaps one day I can talk wood with you. LOL
Thank you! What memories! If his name is Phipps your ancestors could well be from Maine. That name goes back 350 years here
@@johnsonrestoration Really? I will have to talk to my mother about it. She is 84 and just suffered an aneurism last week. Thankfully she survived with limited damage. I will let you know. All of my grandparents have interesting stories but a glaring question about my maternal grandfather's origins is blurry. He and his brother and two sisters were "adopted" by a few farmers in a few states after his mother couldn't care for them any longer. It turned out the minister who said he would help her wasn't a minister and they were literally sold. Dad's dad died young and so did he. The memories of mom becoming a widow so young with two diapered toddlers left her more than distracted. She is a good woman who had rotten luck.
My granddaughter is interested in continuing the family tree I started when I was a year older than she is now. We all love history and when a problem or question is solved/found, we share quickly thereafter. My maternal grandmother being Cherokee was a secret until I turned 17. I am sure the church ladies had a few things to say about her hip-long hair that didn't start to grey until her 70's. He, high cheekbones was more than prominent because she always kept her "girlish" figure. Down south in Baptist country it wasn't good to be of a mixed-race.
I will let you know~
Thomas, I watched the whole video enjoying every minute. Watching you is like going home. You are a Master at work. You certainly know what you’re doing, every tiny step of the way. I probably would have watched 3 hrs of sanding. ( I have a broken leg and I’m not going anywhere for a while). Thanks so much! Greatly appreciate your craftsmanship. God bless you!
Thanks Viki! Sorry about the leg! I hope you have a full recovery.
I was really impressed with the restoration! The new feet look as though they were always there! I admire how meticulous you are in your work.
Thank you very much! I made a video just about the feet: ua-cam.com/video/5g-rnLqVkJc/v-deo.html
Your videos are so relaxing to watch. I know I won't get irritated that you let some detail go, and you have a soothing voice. I would have liked to see the full extension with the leaves inserted. Beautiful result!
Thanks! My shop was too small for that shot
Antique golden oak furniture is my absolute favorite. I almost swooned when you applied the stain! 😍Beautiful work!
Thanks so much! 😊 It did look good!
It looks amazing!!!! Beautiful work once again!!!
Thank you Deette!
Wonderful job. Would be interested to know how many hours went into these projects, and what sort of cost they were.
He said in another comment it took him about 100 hours. In the video, he mentions when it's a new day. Think it was almost 2 weeks all up.
20 yrs ago I would of charged $2000-2500
Thanks! Yes, Gary Rumain is correct! But over a period of 4 weeks
Thanks! It took about 4 weeks
Let's go back 20 years!
Hey Tom, hope all is well. I noticed on your last two videos where you used the sub-contracted stripping service that you had quite a bit of work to do closing up splits and cracks. Was that damage pre-existing or the result of the stripping process? As always your work is exceptional and I appreciate your videos. Best to all and happy holidays.
Thanks! Yes, that's the downside of these stripping places. I can't say they created any of those problems, but their heavy use of water definitely exacerbated them. But I really didn't want to strip that large piece myself!
The master has completed another outstanding project. You show others how it should be done if they have the stamina and fortitude. Well done Sir.
Thank you!
Another great vid with a more modern piece. Would love to see more of this type of furniture mixed in with the beautiful classics.
This was shared to a mate who loves mid century stuff, buys and sells and enjoys bringing things back to life.
Thanks again.
You're welcome Christopher! Yes, I like all furniture! (well, most of it anyway...)
Mr. Johnson you are old school in your approach to your craft which is a credit to you sir, in others words, “if your going to do something, do it right or don’t do it at all”.
Yes! Thank you!
When patching a table top I can never decided which is better, to make a straight cut or to make it irregular to make the patch less visible. What is your take on it, because I have seen you do it both ways?.
Thanks! me too. Now I just try to take as little of the original wood away as possible, That decides the shape
@@johnsonrestoration thanks
@@johnsonrestoration when I worked in the railing dept of a stair company we frequently used round mouth gouges to replace sections of wood that were damaged. Gouge out the bad sliver and replace with a new wood sliver. This method reduces the straight line appearances you sometimes get when using a straight edge chisel.
Just watching you use a screwdriver instead of an electric tool is oddly satisfying. You know when its in the right place, and how far to go ! Human experience
Thanks! Yes, sometimes even driving a screw needs a bit of finesse!
I love watching you work. My grandfather turns 90 this year... I loved being in his workshop when he was building all the beautiful pieces that are now in all members of our families homes... He took the same care with everything he touched.. and still does.. Yes, he is still building at almost 90 years young.. I am thankful for the many pieces that are now in my home...
Thank you! I hope I'm still at it at 90! Visit him as much as you can!
I remember seeing this before. Great to see it again and learn more. I marvel at how you worked over the legs to raise them. No one would know you added the feet. As before, a great job!
Thanks! Yes, we published it as 3 or 4 parts, and now altogether.I'm proud of those feet!
A two hour Tom Johnson restoration movie? Count me in! Even though I've seen this table done already I still watched beginning to end.
Thanks!
I thought of hand-sanding un was the only way to go until I started having pain in both shoulders. I didn't make the connection with hand-sanding until my shoulders got better again. I was working on a project and so I went back to hand-sanding and it took only 15 minutes for shoulder pain to start up again. If I do any hand-sanding now, it is on a very limited basis like maybe an area where a power sander would not work (wood turnings pieces). U gave but be set if arms and I've got other things I need to do. Thomas, I learn so much from your videos. You put a lot of hard work into this table and it turned out beautiful!
Thanks! Sorry about your shoulders. I can relate! I've had a bout with pain in my thumb joints, that was really getting bad! Massage therapy has corrected it though. But I was literally losing my grip
@@johnsonrestoration, I was lucky I didn't have trouble with my hands. I spent all of my work life typing 100-WPM +, Lucky for me I had a typing teacher who taught typing and he would always go around with a pointer stick he would use to put under a student's wrist so your hands would not lay down too much while typing. This was back in manual typewriter days. By following his lead I have never had carpal tunnel in my hands/wrists. My sister would lay her hands/wrists down when she was typing and ended up with all kinds of trouble. So, I got an early lesson as a kid in school on that. I never had trouble with my shoulders until I was doing a lot of hand sanding. I still have a small problem when winter comes but one Alieve does the trip to keep it away. There was a time when nothing worked. I have always been determined not to have chronic pain so I really looked at the repetitive activities I do. In having done a lot of hand-sanding, I can see why your thumb ended up giving you trouble. You've done a whole lot more of that than I have sone. I think given the repetitive nature of that you end up drying out your joints and then it's bone against bone - not good!
Black Friday with Tom is among the BEST of days!!
That's nice! Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video. It is seldom these days that we get to see a true craftsman at work and it is such a privilege to watch you bring heirlooms back to their original glory. Or, as in this case, better than original. I always marvel at your attention to detail and you encyclopedic knowledge of furniture and materials. On a sadder note, my condolences for your loss of s faithful friend. Ella was a sweet girl, and I know you must miss her terribly. After my dog passed, it was several years before I could entertain the thought of getting another, but then one day I met a dog that reminded me what I was missing. A couple of months later, I got a puppy and he really has improved my outlook. I hope someday you find that special girl or guy that makes you smile just because.
Thank you Beverly! Yes, we were 5 years between dogs last time. It will be a while, we need a rest after what we've gone through the past year. I appreciate your thoughts
Woodworking is both my hobby and my passion. I truly enjoy watching a master at work! Great job!
Thank you very much!
Whoa! A new, very long video. I’m going to enjoy that. I’m one of those people that would have watched a three hour video of Tom sanding the table tops.
Thanks! Someday I'll make that video!
What I like about this restoration is that the table is fully restored & improved with the addition of bun feet. I see it ready to provide another 100 years of service, a pretty good ROI in anyone's book.
Thank you!
I love watching your skill at restoring furniture. You are great at explaining things. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
As a Gen Z person, these videos are super cool and interesting, I’ve always loved antiques and seeing people restore them is always fascinating and will hopefully be a side hobby of mine one day!
Thanks! I'm not sure what ages are Gen Z, but I am very glad that any younger person can see what's entailed in a craft/trade business
Thank you Tom it’s a privilege to watch your craftsmanship
You're welcome! Much appreciated
Love your work ! Thank you for the opportunity to watch you work.
You're welcome! And I appreciate you watching
It is a given that even with the proper tools I could never ever do wood turning. I enjoyed this new version with added content, great editing and the entire process all together. I can imagine that took a lot of work to accomplish. I picked up great tips and noted them down. I especially like being shown how to do patches and shims. Another great instructional video. Thanks Mr. Johnson!!
You're welcome! Did you see my video on the design and turning of the feet? ua-cam.com/video/5g-rnLqVkJc/v-deo.html
A true Craftsman, it was a real pleasure watching you work bring this beautiful table back to it's original glory with one important ingredient, "Age" the aging process can only be done correctly by time and daily use, it would be easy to buy a piece such as this, new and hide it away from use for 50-60 even 80 years or more, only to put it on display now and then, but to use a piece such as this and care for it through all the children, their children and children's, children, all the birthdays, holidays and hour's upon hour's of homework, never mind the many tears that have staind/ aged the wood, this table has been through a lifetime of stories, just think about the table in your home and what it's been through in the past few years as it stands there ready to sighlently serve you at a moments notice. Like a good old friend, we sometimes become emotionally attached to inanimate objects, but it's a good thing too, otherwise there might not be those priceless
"Rare Barn Find's"
Lol, great video!
May GOD BLESS 🙏
Wow,Buddy! Thank you! So well said, I appreciate it
Wow, so much work to restore this beautiful table. The owners are blessed to have you work on this piece.
Thank you very much!
The feet couldn’t of been any better IMHO. Another beautiful restoration. The warm glow of the table top is really nice. The attention to detail satisfies me in so many ways. The “ I think it looks pretty good “ never gets old. I think it looks pretty good also, Tom.
Thanks! Now I have to figure out what IMHO means!
Oh! We say that all the time. It was a phrase that we picked up from a TV show "Good Wife" maybe?
The biggest understatement Mr Johnson always makes is it looks pretty good, anything he works on is always absolutely perfect. That is the mark of a master craftsman and thank you sir for sharing your work with us!
Thank you!